Update on project status and team changes

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+title = 'Project Status and Team Changes'
+author = 'Aiken Harris'
+date = '2024-10-06T15:43:11+01:00'
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+As we continue to work on our open-source Operating System, we would like to take a moment to update you on the current
+status of the project and some changes within the team.
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+Unfortunately, our lead developer, Rafal Kupiec, is currently unable to dedicate sufficient time to the project due to
+personal and health-related reasons. I want to take this opportunity to wish Rafal all the best and a speedy recovery.
+His absence has been noticed by the community, and we are all eagerly awaiting his return to active development. Given
+Rafal's limited availability, he will be focusing on designing solutions and acting as an architect for the project. I
+hope that this situation will change soon, and Rafal will be able to return to actively developing software.
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+To ensure the continued development of ExectOS, I (Aiken Harris) have been granted direct access to all repositories,
+allowing me to actively contribute to the project. Thanks to Rafal, I have joined the team as a Core Developer. I will be
+focusing on implementing Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) in the near future.
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+I would also like to extend an invitation to anyone interested in joining our team and contributing to the ExectOS
+development. If you are passionate about operating system development, please don't hesitate to reach us out and join our
+community.
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+Once again, on behalf of the whole community, I wish Rafal all the best, good health, and perseverance during these
+challenging times. I am confident that with the support of our community and the dedication of our team, ExectOS will
+continue to thrive.